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How To Treat Cramping In Legs, Back, Chest And Arms?
Leg cramps, in all parts of the legs, especially at night. I have to get up walk around and take hot shower. Drinking tonic water for the quinine and taking potassium pills. Work out in gym 4 days per week. Legs, chest, back, arms switching off. Cramps so bad I scream in pain as they wake me up. 68 years old. 5 9 and 200 lbs. What can I do?
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
If there is cramps in legs,arms,chest and back then there could be chances of electrolyte imbalance in the blood with gastric upset.
Also,let me know if you have any abdominal pain or diarrhea or fever in recent times or any medications you are taking.
It might be due to food poisoning means bacteria containing toxins which irritates our gastrointestinal system causing electrolyte imbalance and fluid loss.
You should be monitored for vitals signs like pulse,blood pressure etc.
You can take plenty of water with lemon juice (added salt),coconut water or WHO oral rehydration solution.
Also,continue to take potassium pills but gym workouts should be stopped for 5 to 7 days or till your cramps subside.
Consult physician if symptoms remain persistent.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
If there is cramps in legs,arms,chest and back then there could be chances of electrolyte imbalance in the blood with gastric upset.
Also,let me know if you have any abdominal pain or diarrhea or fever in recent times or any medications you are taking.
It might be due to food poisoning means bacteria containing toxins which irritates our gastrointestinal system causing electrolyte imbalance and fluid loss.
You should be monitored for vitals signs like pulse,blood pressure etc.
You can take plenty of water with lemon juice (added salt),coconut water or WHO oral rehydration solution.
Also,continue to take potassium pills but gym workouts should be stopped for 5 to 7 days or till your cramps subside.
Consult physician if symptoms remain persistent.
Regards,
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